The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee, on Tuesday, summoned the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, to unfailingly appear before it on 5th of March ,2024 over issues relating to alleged leakages with the e-payment solution platform, REMITA.
The Representatives fumed that Cardoso’s failure to appear before the committee during previous sittings has greatly stalled the committee’s investigative process on revenue leakages through the REMITA platform.
In a statement released to the press ,titled, “RE: Investigation of revenue leakages through REMITA platform and non-compliance substantially”, advised that the committee does not allow representation as all chief accounting officers are to appear in person to defend their offices.
It read; “You are strongly advised to take good advantage of this invitation and appear before the committee unfailingly on Tuesday 5th March 2024 at 10 am in the Meeting Room 446, House of Representatives’ New Building to respond to the issues that will arise during the hearing session.
“You are also advised to come along with all relevant officers who are familiar with the issues at stake and may assist you provide answers to any question that could arise during the session.
“Please refer to your representation before the Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, by an Assistant Director without a written letter to that effect. Be advised that the committee does not allow representation. All chief accounting officers are to appear in person to defend their offices.”
“The committee frowns on this and wishes to remind you of the relevant constitutional provisions Sections 62 and 89(1) (a, b, c & d) & (2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
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